Red Sox spokeswoman Zineb Curran confirmed to the Globe the piece of the wrap with the 2018 flag covering a chain link fence on Ipswich Street was stolen at approximately 8 a.m. and an Everett man was responsible for the theft. The theft was immediately reported to Boston Police, Curran wrote in an email to the Globe.

Not a World Series banner, but a section of Red Sox fence wrap was stolen on Ipswich St. from Fenway Park. To the right of the door. You can see the cut zip ties and rope. Recovered by Everett Police. #WCVBpic.twitter.com/MVbWNRZlNb